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[aveca]

Everybodys birds looking great..keep up the good work!
I will get some update pics this weekend..been way too busy..the birds have been out a lot and loving it..getting huge

2 incubators running full..

Renie. I have several ground sleepers..they just seem more comfortable there so pile of shavings or hay always down for those..
We made a real low perch they could almost step on and they still prefer the hay pile.

 

[galanie]

Is not having perches good for their legs, and feet? Does roosting on the floor affect the quality of their chest feathers? Some of my birds wanted to stay on the floor, and I had to train them to perch. Should I have just let them sleep on the floor?
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This is a very helpful info., thank you!!!! Several months ago, mine decided to spend part of their day perched on our front gate which is worrisome because if they get on the road, they may get hurt. I tried everything that I can think of; but, never thought of using weed-eater line. I used ribbons, aluminum foil balls, different shape objects, and finally painting it disturbingly glittery, blinding bright red! Two of my neighbors asked me why did I suddenly  grew interest in decorating our gate; ohhhhhh, so embarrassing.... and nothing worked!
I will go to the hardware store first thing in the morning to buy the line.

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I would like to critique, if I may. Most likely, I will be embarrassingly wrong; but will be very good test for me. Please do excuse my mistakes.

On the first photo: The angle of her top line is not correct? Towards the end it levels almost parallel to the ground?
Her top skull is too high? or perhaps her eyes set too low?

On the second photo: the chest bone is not big enough? Lacking the big round chest? and too level of a top line?

Bingo on the lack of chest!

Awww! I really like her, so sweet!

I have never seen a bird in this position. It took quite a while of looking at it to finally figure out what she was doing, and then couldn't stop laughing! Definitely an award winning photo. She is standing on her head : ) Priceless!!!

haha You should have seen me standing there first thing in the morning, just after dawn, trying to figure it out. And she stayed that way after I figured it out and while I went to go get the camera, too! So crazy!

 

[chicksooner]

Showing off my birds.

discovering goodies at the bottom of the old woodpile.


the newest chicks enjoying the 80 degree weather

 

[aveca]

Sarah, the only thing I see on the blk hen is lighter ear lobe. Love her eyes and attempts to hatch her head..

 

[galanie]

Sarah, the only thing I see on the blk hen is lighter ear lobe. Love her eyes and attempts to hatch her head..

LOL! She is a real character, that's for sure. So far as I'm aware, that ear lobe is about it, though she does "almost" have a bit of a cushion just before the tail.

 

[Johnn]

 

[jockeyeba]

My only Orpington-22 week old "Satin" with her stable mate Summer, is this thread the best one for learning about Orp's

Yes! both for me(a novice), and for the fellow Orpington fancier with good number of beautiful birds in, N.CA., it is THE best thread to get educated on everything Orpington. There are number of highly valued, successful breeders with immense knowledge, and experience in this thread. It is a privilege to be on this thread, and learn from the best or the very best....Good luck to you with your birds.

Thanks

 

[galanie]

Here I am with that stupid grin again. Love seeing all of them Johnn

 

[Johnn]

Here I am with that stupid grin again. Love seeing all of them Johnn

Haha! Thanks!

 

[wekiva bird]

Haha! Thanks!

You must have a great camera Johnn.